Correctional Training Specialist

Agency
Adult Correction

Division
Operations

Job Classification Title
Correctional Training Specialist (NS)

Position Number

Grade
NC09

*About Us*
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters

*Description Of Work*
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Training Specialist to lead and manage all aspects of training for certified and non-certified staff. This position plays a critical role in ensuring staff understand, follow, and remain compliant with all agency policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, knowledgeable, and skilled in delivering instructional information. The training specialist will enter OSDT training records into the designated system and maintain all training files in accordance with applicable policies.

About Us
NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. We have a mission that matters

*Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences*
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Salary Range: $39, $69,429.00
The office location for this position is at the Randall Building.
Overnight travel may be required when training staff statewide at various locations, including training sites and prisons

• This position promotes and supports the Offender Population Unified System (OPUS) by providing field staff the tools necessary to meet day-to-day operations of the Division of Institutions-Prisons.
• Due to the complexity of OPUS, this position is responsible for developing and managing large integrated software systems, developing training programs, promoting open communication, teamwork, and positive acceptance of change.
• Demonstrated skills to establish and maintain effective communication with instructors, students, and supervisors to formulate ideas and communicate in verbal and written form.
• This position will structure and design materials to be utilized in training classes about all aspects of the OPUS system.
• Training will focus on the understanding of correct documentation and how to properly navigate integrated processes crossing functional sections in both mainframe and web-based applications.
• Position ensures training offered is designed to promote various computer applications and the need to understand and communicate the demand for accuracy in this technical environment.
• This position assists Prison's OPUS Helpdesk by providing phone support to troubleshoot mainframe, web applications and hardware related issues, serves as a Division Site Security Administrator for staff at all correctional facilities/prisons, region offices, maintenance yards and private substance abuse centers, participates in the research and implementation of OPUS enhancements and revisions to evaluate the future needs of the Division of Institutions-Prisons.

Management Preferences

• Demonstrated expertise to (plan, deliver, prioritize, coordinate, monitor and implement specific assignments) implement a multi-course program of instruction.
• Proven experience in coordinating logistics to implement a program of instruction at training sites.
• Demonstrated skills to operate computerized audio/visual equipment using different software applications.

Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is
NC09
. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase/decrease MAY result.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

*Minimum Education And Experience*
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience". If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See

for details.
Bachelor's degree
and
one year of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field;
-OR-

High school or General Educational Development (GED)
diploma and
five years of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field;
-OR-

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Necessary Special Qualifications:*
May require General Instructor Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

*Recruiter:*
Silvia Grice-Sugg

*Email:*